Scott Simon

2 months ago | whro.org | Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Ukrainian refugee Nataliia "Natalie" Matiisiv about the country she left and the country she now calls home.

Nov 2, 2024 | kosu.org | Scott Simon

Ice cream machines at McDonald's famously break frequently. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to journalist Jason Koebler from 404 Media about a new exemption that allows third parties to fix them.

Nov 1, 2024 | newsfeed.wtjx.org | Scott Simon

An online blogger in China recently asked: how do you clean a flask? But the Mandarin word for flask is xi-jing-ping, which sounds like the name of China’s leader, Xi Jin Ping. Government censors suspected the writer was really asking, “How do you get rid the president of China?” They took down the query. If someone online in China refers to President Xi as a “paratrooper,” they may not be hailing him as rugged and resourceful.

Oct 19, 2024 | wuwm.com | Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Alia Trabucco Zerán about her new novel, "Clean," which tells the story of a young girl's death, through the eyes of her housekeeper.

Sep 28, 2024 | kwit.org | Scott Simon

Major League Baseball heads into the playoffs and the NFL gets two reminders of football's dangers. NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele discuss the latest sports news.